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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.04, 333.95 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.04, 333.95 and 154.56 is: 213.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.04 : 333.95 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.04/333.95 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.04x = 333.95 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.04x = 51,614.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,614.54/242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.25

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